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Brake Press Operator

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: KCC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-27
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

KCC Companies is an employee-owned (ESOP) company dedicated to providing complete design, manufacturing, installation, and service for commercial & residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).

Our Mission:

KCC enhances the lives of our customers, partners, employee-owners, and communities by providing innovative HVAC solutions.

Benefits:

We now offer:
Daily Pay! "Work Today, Get Paid Today!"

  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • Quarterly bonuses
  • Quarterly rate increase
  • Health, Dental, Vision insurance, and other Ancillary coverages
  • 401K
  • Monthly Accrued Vacation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Safety Shoe Voucher Program
Summary:

Set-up and operate brake press to bend sheet metal to drawing specifications. Must be capable of utilizing common measurement devices to check part compliance to specifications.

Essential Functions:
  • Receives work instructions, prints and routes for the job.
  • Utilize measuring devices such as protractor, vernier calipers, micrometer, thickness gage, machinist square, etc. to check and verify accuracy of work.
  • Knowledge of press brake operation and material limitations.
  • Performs operator daily maintenance of machine and tooling as required.
  • Knowledge of press brake tooling and tooling applications.
  • Shall be responsible for setting up press brake tooling.
  • Shall be responsible for programming the operation of a CNC press brake.
  • Thorough understanding of press brake and heavy machinery safety.
  • Thorough understanding of sheet metal handling safety.
  • Capable of reading part drawings and understanding tolerance requirements.
  • Capable of lifting 50 pounds without the use of lifting equipment.
  • Capable of setting ram pressure and adjustment to assure correct die clearance due to metal thickness as indicated by measurement devices.
  • Must be capable of understanding and operating press brake controls and can stand for extended periods of time.
Additional Responsibilities:
  • May be required to obtain a forklift driver's license.
  • Reporting machine and tooling problems to Team Leader.
  • May be required to assist maintenance in the repair of press brake.
  • Maintenance and safeguarding personal protective equipment; maintain a clean and safe work area.
  • Stopping unsafe acts.
  • Other duties as assigned by Team Leader.
  • Recommend drawing changes, equipment changes or improvements, reduce setup time and tooling costs.
Qualifications:
  • Metal forming training/apprenticeship.
  • Must be capable of using common measuring equipment for sheet metal.
  • Work involves varying degrees of precision and control where damage could be caused by lack of required skills.
  • Accident hazards can involve lifting injuries, cuts, electrical shock, and in severe cases, amputation. The work area must be examined before and monitored during work to maintain a clean and safe environment to prevent injury to self and others.
Safety/

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Requires bending, stooping, and standing.
  • Must be able to stand from six (6) to eight (8) hours per day. (Overtime may extend time period).
  • Good visual and spatial perception.
  • Follow established safety policies including, but not limited to, mobile equipment, PPE, emergency response, HAZCOM, first-aid response, etc.

KCC COMPANIES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

For any questions you can contact:
Terra Beaver – Talent Specialist –  –
Laura Zoghbi – Talent Specialist –  –

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